Festival and seasonal trips

Kashmir Tulip Festival Trip

Timed for late March or April when Asia's largest tulip garden blooms, with the valley's orchards in blossom.

Trip at a glance

Duration5 days / 4 nights
Starts inSrinagar
RouteSrinagar · Pahalgam
Places2 destinations
StateJammu & Kashmir, India
Ideal forFestival and seasonal trips, Photography holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-8B9220

Best time to visit: March to October

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Nishat and Shalimar Bagh – Srinagar

Trip overview

Timed for late March or April when Asia's largest tulip garden blooms, with the valley's orchards in blossom.

The route spends 3 nights in Srinagar and 1 night in Pahalgam, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits festival and seasonal trips and photography holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Dal Lake shikara rideNishat and Shalimar BaghIndira Gandhi Memorial Tulip GardenBetaab ValleyAru ValleyChandanwari

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Srinagar

Arrive via Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport (SXR) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Dal Lake shikara ride: Gondola ride past houseboats and markets

Day 2Srinagar: Floating vegetable market and Nishat and Shalimar Bagh

Floating vegetable market: Early-morning market on boats
Nishat and Shalimar Bagh: Terraced Mughal gardens

Day 3Srinagar: Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden and Shankaracharya Temple

Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden: Tulips in late March–April
Shankaracharya Temple: Hilltop temple over the city

Day 4Srinagar to Pahalgam

Travel from Srinagar to Pahalgam by private vehicle
Check in at your Pahalgam hotel
Aru Valley: Meadows and trek base

Day 5Depart from Pahalgam

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Srinagar Airport (SXR) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Dates confirmed against the official festival calendar each year
Hotels booked early, as festival weeks sell out
Viewing spots and timings planned with local contacts
Sunrise and sunset kept free for shooting
Hotels close to the best viewpoints

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Srinagar: Spend one night on a houseboat and the rest in a hotel; it gives you both experiences.
Pahalgam: Local union taxis are required for Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari; we include them in your quote.

At a glance

Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Route: Srinagar, Pahalgam
Ideal for: Festival and seasonal trips, Photography holidays
Best time: March to October; April to October
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-8B9220

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 4 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Pick-up and drop at the arrival and departure point
Driver allowances, tolls, parking and fuel for the itinerary route
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

Flights or train tickets unless added to your quote
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Entry tickets, camera fees and optional activities unless stated
Personal expenses such as laundry, tips and shopping
Travel insurance
GST as applicable

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Srinagar: March to October. Pahalgam: April to October.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Srinagar (Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport (SXR), about 15 km). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

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